Next week, Regional Arts WA’s Social Fabric are teaming up with Performing Lines WA to bring three practical workshops to Kepa Kurl/Esperance, each designed to help local artists and creatives strengthen their project and producing skills.

All sessions are free, but they are ticketed, so please get in quick to register your place!

From Making to Showing: Producing Visual Arts Projects

Tuesday 15th September, 5pm-7:30pm
CWA Hall, Esperance

From Concept to Exhibition: Curating & Funding Regional Visual Arts

Take a practical look at how a visual arts project moves from an initial idea through to exhibition and public outcome. Using a real project case study, we’ll unpack the curatorial thinking, planning and partnerships behind bringing an exhibition to life.

Topics will include:

  • Developing exhibition concepts and themes
  • Grants vs Selling – two key ways to fund your exhibition
  • Overview of local support, opportunities & grants
  • Stuff around an exhibition: merch to workshops
  • Marketing – considering audience in how you promote yourself.
  • Examples & inspo to think a bit beyond the status quo.

This workshop is delivered by Jen Leys and Alex Desebrock.

  • Jen Leys is a seasoned producer with a rich background in the performing arts sector. She started her career at Black Swan Theatre in Perth, and later relocated to Japan and London for significant roles. Jen holds an MA Performance & Culture from Goldsmiths College and has been instrumental in representing independent Australian choreographers. Her current role at Performing Lines WA involves producing projects and tours with West Australian Artists, showcasing her commitment to the arts and her ability to foster innovative performances.
  • Alex Desebrock is an artist, producer, and facilitator living in Kepa Kurl (Esperance) on Wudjari Country. She is the Artistic Director of The Cannery Arts Centre and creates thoughtful, playful arts experiences that bring children and adults into meaningful conversation. Described as “gently radical,” her work uses games, participation, and creative interventions to connect people through curiosity, honesty, and imagination.
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Producing Projects: From Idea to Delivery

Wednesday, 16th September, 5pm-7:30pm
Esperance Community Arts, Esperance

What is a Producer? From Idea to Event

Explore the role of a producer and how they help turn creative ideas into successful projects and public outcomes. We’ll unpack the producing process from the initial concept through creative development, production and presentation, with a practical focus on event logistics.

Topics will include:

  • Understanding the role of a producer
  • Taking a project from concept to presentation
  • Working with artists and creative teams
  • Planning and managing production

Delivered by Jen Leys from Performing Lines WA.

Jen Leys is a seasoned producer with a rich background in the performing arts sector. She started her career at Black Swan Theatre in Perth, and later relocated to Japan and London for significant roles. Jen holds an MA Performance & Culture from Goldsmiths College and has been instrumental in representing independent Australian choreographers. Her current role at Performing Lines WA involves producing projects and tours with West Australian Artists, showcasing her commitment to the arts and her ability to foster innovative performances.

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Producing Projects: Funding and Budgets

Thursday, 17th September, 5pm-7:30pm
CWA Hall, Esperance

Get practical insights into the essential skills needed to plan and deliver creative projects and events. This session will explore how to develop realistic budgets, approach funding opportunities and manage contracts with artists, creatives and project partners.

Topics will include:

  • Developing and managing project budgets
  • Understanding funding opportunities and writing strong grant applications
  • Common considerations when managing creative projects

Delivered by Jen Leys from Performing Lines WA.

Jen Leys is a seasoned producer with a rich background in the performing arts sector. She started her career at Black Swan Theatre in Perth, and later relocated to Japan and London for significant roles. Jen holds an MA Performance & Culture from Goldsmiths College and has been instrumental in representing independent Australian choreographers. Her current role at Performing Lines WA involves producing projects and tours with West Australian Artists, showcasing her commitment to the arts and her ability to foster innovative performances.

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Social Fabric is funded by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund Regional Arts Australia, the Minderoo Foundation, Lotterywest, and Healthway to promote positive health outcomes for our communities.

Feature image: Botanicals visual art workshop at Regional Sounds. Photo by Sarah Hinton.